The Charterhouse of Parma (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781535169325)

A novel by Stendhal a romantic thriller, interwoven with intrigue and adventures, the novel is also an exploration of human nature, psychology, and court politics. The novel is cited as an early example of realism, a stark contrast to the Romantic style popular while Stendhal was writing. It is considered by many authors to be a truly revolutionary work; Honor de Balzac considered it the most significant novel of his time, Tolstoy was heavily influenced by Stendhal's treatment of the Battle of Waterloo and his own version of the Battle of Borodino is a central part of his novel War and Peace.

Author: Stendhal
ISBN-10: 153516932X
ISBN-13: 9781535169325
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 07/08/2016
Pages: 494
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.10d